BUFFALO THORN LODGE

Buffalo Thorn Lodge is a private, 5-star self-catering luxury safari lodge, that can be exclusively booked out to a group of as many as 2–10 people; a peaceful sanctuary nestled in the African bush yet one which holds all the excitement of big five game-viewing.

By road, the lodge is about 3 hours from Johannesburg, in the heart of Black Rhino Game Reserve, within the Pilanesberg National Park. Only 30 kilometres from Sun City, it is in South Africa’s North West Province, a malaria free area.

Buffalo Thorn Lodge provides the ultimate escape from busy schedules, with five luxury, self-catering, thatched chalets accommodating only ten guests (including children). The lodge is rented out exclusively sleeping ten guests. Thus meaning that you have the tranquility and the beauty of the bush all to yourselves.

The main entertainment area comprises a dining room, TV lounge, reading lounge, games area and a fully equipped kitchen. Outside in the boma, you can relax around an African fire, listen to the sounds of the night or to the stories of your experienced game ranger.

Alternatively, you can star-gaze under an ink-black sky or just relax over a good meal at the dining table and bar, inhaling the pungent smells of indigenous veld and wildlife.

Enjoy morning and afternoon safari in an open vehicle as your ranger shows you the large and small species of the African bushveld. Or game view from the comfort of loungers around the pool.

Alternatively relax in the jacuzzi as many species of birds and buck, even some of the big five, such as elephant, amble past the electric fence a few meters from the pool deck.

We are committed to giving you a memorable self-catering safari experience at Buffalo Thorn Lodge:

And included in the rates, are:

All game drives.

All daily conservation fees.

A daily fully serviced lodge by the staff.

Tea and coffee in the rooms.

Extravagant luxury has never been this affordable and accessible.

Daily exclusive game drives (safari) are included in your package and can be arranged with your ranger.

Morning drives include a coffee & rusk stop (rusks provided by guests)

Afternoon drives include a sundowner stop (drinks & refreshments supplied by guests)

Two game drives per night stay (morning and afternoon)

Only 10 guests allowed on game drive/safari (including children of all ages).

Facilities:

POOL:

Child-friendly swimming pool with view onto the waterhole.

GARDEN:

Beautiful gardens with grass.

JACUZZI:

A heating jacuzzi spa bath on the deck with a view.

FREE WIFI:

DAILY HOUSEKEEPING:

Daily housekeeping service for all of your needs including laundry, turn-down service and daily cleaning.

FULLY EQUIPPED KITCHEN:

This 5-star lodge is self-catering & includes a FULLY equipped kitchen for all of your catering needs.

INDOOR & OUTDOOR DINING AREA:

Choice of indoor & outdoor dining facilities.

VIEWING DECK:

Wooden deck overlooking the local waterhole that is frequently visited by Lion, Elephant, Rhino and more.

BOMA & BONFIRE AREA:

Outdoor entertainment at its best, wood & firelighters provided for an African bush fire experience.